SIDEWAYS by Yoskay Yamamoto x Mighty Jaxx For Pre-order June 5/6

After my earlier reveal post, here comes the official product and availability details for Yoskay Yamamoto's SIDEWAYS!

In a Limited Edition of 200 and priced at US$85 each, this 4" X 7" X 4" will be made available for pre-order at www.mightyjaxx.com on June 5th (7pm LOS ANGELES / 10pm NEW YORK) + June 6th @ 10am Singapore-time.

The figure itself is a combination of a wooden head and a resin body, and is undoubtably one of the more interesting collectibles seen in a while, IMHO. The "art" aspect of Yoskay's creation and the deceptively simple but sophisticated color palette chosen for this release is undeniably intriguing, and frankly nigh desirable.

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About That Gold Tau-Pok King from Daniel Yu x Mighty Jaxx

And while I've previously featured the unpainted TAU-POK KING sculpt by Daniel Yu on a DEVILROBOTS ToFu-Oyako, check out this Chrome GOLD finish on this 4-inch tall resin collectible! No product details revealed at this time tho…

Having had the good fortune to score a chrome gold SKUHL today, the resulting effect is pretty awesome to say the least, with the weight in resin giving it that notion of heft value "in gold", this looks to be an awesome piece and treatment! And if turns out to be a "chase" to be had, then "Good Luck", folks!

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Reveal of SIDEWAYS from Yoskay Yamamoto + Mighty Jaxx

Yoskay Yamamoto + Mighty Jaxx presents SIDEWAYS art figure (Sized 4" X 7" X 4") with the figure in a black-finished cube head and a black-green-body. Such a swish colorway! Expect further product and availability details very soon, as pre-order will be dropping this week!

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The Reveal of IFRITS by TOUMA x Mighty Jaxx

Mighty Jaxx reveals their IFRITS figure by TOUMA - well, at least the front and back illustrated visual of IFRITS (We only got teased with half-a-front previously) - with an eye for a Taipei Toy Festival 2013 release, where MJ will be helming their own booth. No further product details for the 7-inch tall "Demon of Fire" revealed at the moment … well, besides the height, of course :)

Looking truly awesome, and of course the iconic design style and character form accents are unmistakably TOUMA - I would love to see a gradual / tonal fade in the finishing of this figure tho!

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Gold Dust Bad Apple by Might Jaxx x GOIN Drops Now!

This JUST in: Might Jaxx drops their "Gold Dust Bad Apple" via www.mightyjaxx.com - with this edition priced at US$200 and limited to only 30 pieces worldwide! MJ Members had priority on this release yesterday, so they now have a few sets left for public sales! Don't expect this to hang around much longer, yeah?

"Bad Apple is an original graffiti artwork by french artist GOIN. Mighty Jaxx worked with GOIN to release his iconic imagery as a 3D figure for the very first time."

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TOUMA x Mighty Jaxx for Taipei Toy Festival 2013

Mighty Jaxx teases their new project, and it doesn't take a genius to figure out it is a collaboration with my personal favorite character designer from Japan; TOUMA! Set to release at the coming Taiwan Toy Festival 2013 (I'll update the "where" and product details when I have them), the 7-inch tall "IFRITS" looks to be a brand new original sculpt, and I am excited!


(Above: Digital WIP)

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About That Gold Chrome Plated SKUHL by Clogtwo x Mighty Jaxx

And while I have blogged about the all-Black colored Mini Skuhl (3D modeled by Aydil) which comes along with the purchase of Clogtwo's MACHINE MOUTH artbook, here's a look at the CHASE edition of the resin sculpt, chrome plated in GOLD! "Blind Boxed", folks!

Featuring a Book design by Inkten Sufina and Published by Mightyjaxx - Score your book at www.machinemouth.net.

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Hug the Killer BLEU Edition from Nikopicto x Mighty Jaxx

Releasing from Mighty Jaxx this May 16 (7pm - Los Angeles / 10pm - New York) and/or May 17 (10am Singapore) is the latest colorway edition of "Hug the Killer" from Nikopicto, with this BLEU Edition limited to 50 pieces and priced at USD$50 each.

PRODUCT: "Painted in light blue, this Hug the Killer is compatible with the previously released Tomenosuke Bad Apple exclusive."

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TOYSREVIL @ "Machine Mouth" solo show by Clogtwo (May 3-5)

Before I begin waxing lyrical about Clogtwo's MACHINE MOUTH solo show via my coverage yesterday, I really would not mind if you switch off your computer now, and rush on out to PHUNK Gallery @ 188 Tanjong Katong Road, as today is the last day the show will be on … no, I will not mind at all (just come back later to log and read it when you get back hahahaha).


To provide a little context to the images you will witness, here is the obligatory write-up for the theme of the show, featuring the artwork and creations of local artist Clogtwo:

"Machine mouth is a metaphoric name derived from the scientific underground experiment. Engineered by a group of scientists in search of the GOD Particle - a singular particle that will prove the theory of the Big Bang; the birth of our universe. The process of obtaining this unstable atom requires the splitting of molecules, and in the event it reacts with other matter, it will create a catastrophic explosion on earth, imploding the whole universe into a black hole, resulting in a whole new galaxy. This scientific experiment of mankind acting as God, recreating life out of curiosity has it’s limits from where man and God stand."

[CLICK on any image to watch slideshow of exhibition space, in full-screen]

After the successful launch of his Hell Lotus figure made by Mighty Jaxx, Clogtwo's star has since surely risen to superstar ranks here in the art culture, be it sub or alternative, though not "mainstream", as it would mean being pigeon-held prisoner into a "traditional" mold of "art" in mass consciousness. But I am not concerned with that, and neither is that what this blog is about.

From ink illustrations, to colored vectors, from custom baseball bats to resin collectibles and custom-painted pieces, they are all displayed alongside the launch of his art book.



[Painted Canvas]


All artwork in the images shown here have since been listed online for sales via www.machinemouth.net. As well you can order/purchase them at the exhibition, via Cash and Credit Card, no less! (Visa/Master/Amex/Diners - and please don't be silly looking for NETS payment, thanks).




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Now, the book - a literal tome featuring 368 pages of ink illustrations between hardcovers with a gold embossed relish - is a spectacular collection of Clogtwo's art (from 2008 - 2012). Designed by Inkten and currently available online for purchase at US$100, it as well includes a miniature 3"-tall version of the life-sized SKUHL.

This may well be one of the more important publications in tiny Singapore's illustrative / art culture, to this day, representing the marriage of pop culture icons, comicbook illustration sensibilities, melded into place by the urban artistry of Eman.

The interpretations and depictions of licensed characters (Adventure Time, Star Wars, Sucker Punch, Marvel heroes), proves beyond the generic notions of bootleggery, hence elevated to a successful result of one man's vision. This is Clogtwo's "Bible" - own it, revere it it, relish it.

This is no lofty apple-polishing at work here from myself, you just need to flip thru the book to understand where I am coming from. Here, let me help you understand a bit more:



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With art comes collectibles, and here are a few snaps of what is available. As well there were prints to be had as well! Everything has since been listed online for international sales at www.machinemouth.net.



[Life-Sized SKUHL priced at US$240 per - limited to 30pcs]

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[Above: Custom Camo Trooper heads / Below: Pseudo Culture Bat]

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["Bite The Hands That Feeds" Deck]


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[Individual images has since been uploaded HERE on my Facebook album]

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Clogtwo's MACHINE MOUTH Now Online

The artwork and products for Clogtwo's MACHINE MOUTH is now listed online via a dedicated website at www.machinemouth.net. A few reveals, including the LIFE-SIZED SKUHL priced at US$240, limited to only 30 sets worldwide.

PRESS: "A recurring graphic in many of Clogtwo's works, this image is now produced into a 3D figure by Mighty Jaxx. This life sized SKUHL measures 20cm (width) X 16cm (height), that's one huge skull!"

I'll be setting my sights on the MACHINE MOUTH BOOK SET - priced at US$100 - inclusive of the 368-page tome which showcases Clogtwo's full body of work (2008-2012), and as well includes an exclusive mini Skuhl collectible (which will not be available for sale separately). "Collectors have 10% chance to score a gold painted version." - which means it'll be blind-boxed. No quantities mentioned for this publication tho, the first from Mighty Jaxx as well.

Heck, if I cannot afford his original illustrations (montaged below), the book will be a welcomed reprieve, I reckon!

(Thanks for the headsup, Mgon & Winston!)

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